Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert is a senior contributor for Soaring Down South, covering the Atlanta Hawks as a sports journalist based in Atlanta. He has been writing about the NBA since 2022, covering three different NBA teams for FanSided: the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, and the Denver Nuggets. He was previously an NBA writer for NBA Analysis Network and a contributor for 8 Points, 9 Seconds (FanSided’s Indiana Pacers page). He also covers NCAA basketball and NCAA football for The Sporting News.

Jan 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) inbounds the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

How the Hawks should handle Clint Capela's minutes down the stretch

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Kevon Harris of the College Park Skyhawks looks on against the Long Island Nets.

Hawks' newest member opens up about opportunity after best month of career

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Feb 24, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) tries to protect the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Dyson Daniels pushing all-time defender status in first year with Hawks

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Feb 3, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder on the sideline in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Quin Snyder addresses Hawks’ wild turnaround on defense against Heat

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Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks

Hawks desperately need more aggressive play from defensive specialist

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Atlanta Hawks v Indiana Pacers

Hawks guard emerges as the best part of Atlanta’s trade deadline

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Denver Nuggets v Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have the most clutch backcourt in the NBA

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Atlanta Hawks v New York Knicks

Mind-blowing stat reveals Dyson Daniels' historic level of play for the Hawks

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Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks

3 Hawks players who must step up in Jalen Johnson's absence after the break

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Oct 16, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) collides with Atlanta Hawks guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) in the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Hawks’ G League studs selected for All-Star Weekend festivities

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Houston Rockets v Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young offers words of encouragement amid Hawks’ losing streak

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Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are getting mauled by the injury bug yet again

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Jan 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Quin Snyder highlights De’Andre Hunter’s underrated skill set after his career night

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Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young praised after making critical transformation for Hawks

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Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks

3 Hawks streaks that ended in Atlanta’s recent 4-game losing streak

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Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks

Quin Snyder keeping the faith amid Hawks veteran's struggles

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